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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
2
The Albany area faces pressure to boost dairying and grain farming while calling for infrastructure like the Newdegate line. Speakers urge open country settlement to feed Albany port, with emphasis on centralisation, costs, and local industry viability amid regional economic shifts.
The Albany column reports on official visits to Pooth, upcoming ship arrivals like the Sophocles, and social gatherings including an afternoon tea for Dr Morgan Richards. It notes scout rallies planned for Dymebury Park, a large local assembly discussion on decentralisation in Western Australia, and forthcoming meetings of Returned Soldiers and the 24th Battery A.G.A. with vacancies to fill.
A party tours the Tully area detailing pioneer settlers from Cloowarry, land claims, timber styles, and land tenure in northern Queensland. They describe timber values, a forest scheme, and a cordial return with a welcoming club reception before departing through Annie and Millan districts.
A narrative of travel from Millaa Millaa to Yungaburra and back via Lake Eacham, detailing road hazards, weather, and scenic scenery. Delegates tour dairying and agricultural developments in the Atherton Tableland, with notes on Lake Eacham’s unique crater waters, local hospitality, and stopping points at Mareeba and Kuranda.
Mt Barker notes report the annual eceneral meeting of the Mt Barker Turf Club will convene next Saturday at 8 pm in Memorial club rooms. Delegates to confer on balance, election of officers, and other business. profits from the hall go to Anglican church funds. Field updates cover local sport and community projects with various speakers and preparations.
Perth report notes a late news item on deportation law prompting industry leaders to respond. Aimed at influencing policy, a group sent a message to Prime Minister Bruce via representatives, urging caution and action.
Victorian unions led by the shop diat ants and tramways employees plan a Trade Hall Counery gathering this morning to decide the action if deportation is enforced. Union leaders weigh options as the law faces strong opposition.
An oblique report notes Sydneyside waterside workers held a meeting of the Workers Federation urging the Peck Committee of Management to unite in a common effort. The push aims to avoid delays and pursue improvements, potentially across the entire industry under federation influence.
Fragments indicate a British seamen strike impacting Fremantle operations. The steamer Ford, service Wood stewards, and passengers aboard receive restricted deck service while unspecified conditions remain, with unclear details about personnel and outcomes.
Melbourne report: seamen on strike in Sydney reject shipowners offer to waive rights. The fifth day of talks ends with the offer deemed insulting and rejected, with a Friday deadline looming.
September 2 report notes the steamer Sophocles arriving from England and anchoring at Talila Bay. It mentions 400 immigrants bound for Australia, a strike, and several health and transport concerns. Also cited are a hockey team lineup for a Perth City match, opium arrest at Middletona, and a public appeal to fund distress relief via the R.S.L. in Perth.
A report states George Kibba found Stranburg dead at Budulph Steeburg’s farm seven miles from Yarloop. Stranburg reportedly shot himself with a bullet in the head, death attributed to presumed self-inflicted harm while despondent.
A youth named Grace Tickle, aged 17, was injured in a gun accident yesterday while in a room with another person. The weapon discharged, causing severe injuries and leading to amputation. She was taken to Perth hospital for treatment.
The compulsory conference of representatives from the State Disputes Council and the Government was convened. It was announced later that the Government proposed and accepted a boom and that the State Strike Committees would recommend certain tenties to accept them.
Reported Thursday a steamer Kerawu of 34 tons and the Kekerangu of 3546 tons are disabled and drifting off Booth-Weab Cape in Tasmanian waters. The Kekerangu’s tow line broke, her engine failed, and she is helpless as vessels move to the scene.
Late last night authorities learned of amendments to the fief affecting the Commonwealth. The changes raise duties on many goods including apparel and glassware, with some rates increasing by six per cent or more. Importers must adjust to new rules under the Custome Act, and quantities under the old rate will be recalculated at the new rate where applicable. Advance copies are limited and importers should familiarize themselves with the amendments at the Custom Office.
Fragments describe Denmark State Farm dairy work with Guernsey cows named Golden Pearl 4th Dinah and Velvet, noting average yields from seven cows with four on first calf and butter production around 453 pounds, highlighting notable cows and lineage unclear due to damaged text.
Mr. J Gribble received a tele crom from his son Bob on Tuesday night noting that the State Sawmill No 1 at New Manjimov had burned down that morning. The blaze will mean a large loan to the Governor while a number of men will lose their jobs.
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